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    Published: Dec 18, 2020 by Paula Montenegro · Income from ads and affiliate links 12 Comments

    Chocolate Mint Mousse Pie

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    Top view of half chocolate mint pie with white text
    Creamy slice of chocolate mousse tart on white surface; brown and green text

    Chocolate and mint are the perfect pair for holiday desserts. Combine them in a mousse pie and everyone will be thrilled! Smooth and insanely creamy, this mousse tart has a chocolate cookie crust which makes it easy to put together. And it can be frozen.

    Partial top view of Chocolate mousse pie with crushed candy canes on a white surface

    The vintage recipe I'm sharing today surprised me.

    Not in the beginning, because I love the combination of flavors (Mint Double Chocolate Brownies anyone?), and the recipe seemed pretty straight forward. But the first step results in a very dubious-looking mess, like jello that has an enormous amount of gelatin and you don't quite know what to do with it.

    Well, after the cream is added and everything is whipped, a satiny, smooth, perfectly colored mixture emerges, wiping all doubts that it will be a great dessert. I sometimes wonder how anybody got to the end of the recipe with such a bad start.

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    Why this recipe works
    Ingredients
    How to make this pie
    Frequently asked questions
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    Chocolate Mint Mousse Pie

    Why this recipe works

    • Easy to make: besides the refrigeration times needed, this is such an easy dessert to put together! It can be made the same day you plan to eat it. 
    • Flavor: the mint can be adjusted to your taste, and chocolate is always a favorite so this pie is a perfect dessert for this season.
    • Make ahead: it can be frozen for several weeks or kept in the refrigerator for a few days.
    Slice of chocolate mousse pie on white plate, fork

    Ingredients

    • Chocolate: use the best quality of semi-sweet you can afford. It makes a difference. 
    • Cream: whipping or double cream is the best for achieving the texture and thickness we want. Single cream won’t give you the same results. 
    • Cookie crumbs: use plain chocolate cookies not stuffed or filled. You can also use a store-bought one.
    White surface with bowls with ingredients for chocolate mint pie including cookie crumbs

    How to make this pie

    The cookie crust - these types of crusts are very easy to put together and can even be no-bake if you just mix the ingredients and pop the pan in the refrigerator to firm up completely. I like to bake it for 10 minutes to make it sturdier since I remove it from the pan before serving it. 

    The filling - there are two parts, one is like a stovetop pudding that has to be cold before whipping it with cream and making the most luscious mousse. Refrigeration time aside, it comes together very quickly and is really easy to make. 


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    Frequently asked questions

    How do you firm up chocolate mousse?

    Cornstarch and gelatin are ingredients used for firming up a mousse. We use the former for this pie today and it works really well.

    Are mint and peppermint extract the same?

    Mint is the general name for any type of extract, of which peppermint is just one of them. Spearmint is another popular type.

    How long does mint extract last?

    Most bottles of extract will have this info, but my experience is that you can keep it for one year without a problem. After that, it might sometimes start to have a funny or rancid smell due to the oils used in making it.

    Whole slice of chocolate mint mousse pie on white round plate

    My expert tips

    • Read the recipe: this is good advice whenever you’re baking, but in this case, since there are refrigeration times needed for the filling to set, take the time to plan for those, especially if you’re making this mousse pie the day you plan to serve it. 
    • Measuring: have all ingredients ready and measured, especially when mixing the first part of the mousse in a saucepan, so you can work quickly. 
    • Topping: I like the mousse to shine on its own so I simply sprinkle some crushed candy canes or shaved chocolate. But you can certainly serve this pie with some whipped cream. 
    Close up view of bitten chocolate mousse pie on white plate, crushed candy canes on top

    Related recipes you might like:

    • Fudgy Mint Brownies
    • Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
    • Microwave Chocolate Pudding (eggless)
    • Triple Chocolate Brownie Cake

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    Chocolate Mint Mousse Pie

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    Chocolate and mint are the perfect pair for holiday desserts. Combine them in a mousse pie and everyone will be thrilled! Smooth and insanely creamy, this mousse tart has a chocolate cookie crust which makes it easy to put together. And it can be frozen.

    • Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
    • Yield: 8 servings

    Ingredients

    For crust:

    • 2 cups chocolate wafer (or plain cookies) crumbs
    • 8 tablespoons of butter, melted

    For filling:

    • 4 tablespoons sugar
    • 2 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
    • 1 cup whole milk
    • 1 cup heavy or whipping cream
    • 5.5 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped (if you use chips make sure they're real chocolate)
    • ½ teaspoon peppermint extract 
    • Crushed candy canes or chocolate shavings, for decoration

    Instructions

    For crust:

    1. Preheat oven to 350º.
    2. Mix crumbs with butter until it looks like wet sand.
    3. Place mixture in a 9-inch pie pan with removable bottom. Carefully press evenly against bottom and sides of the pan.
    4. Bake for 10 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack completely.

    For filling:

    1. Combine sugar and cornstarch in a small saucepan.
    2. Add milk, mix well until cornstarch is dissolved and cook on medium heat until the mixture reaches the boiling point. Stir frequently to avoid lumps.
    3. Boil for 1 minute, whisking constantly. It will thicken. 
    4. Remove from heat and immediately add chocolate and mint extract. Combine well. The mixture will look like jello gone bad, don't worry.
    5. Cover with plastic wrap touching the surface and let cool to room temperature. You can speed this process by refrigerating it.
    6. Beat chocolate mixture a bit with an electric mixer until it starts to soften.
    7. Add cream and slowly beat until smooth, about 3 minutes.
    8. Pour the filling into the prepared crust and spread evenly.
    9. Refrigerate until ready to serve, at least 2 hours.
    10. Sprinkle with crushed mint candies or chocolate shavings right before serving.

    Notes

    Chocolate: use the best quality of semi-sweet chocolate you can afford. It makes a difference. I love Ghirardelli Premium Baking Chocolate 60% and Callebaut Semisweet Chocolate Block 54%. If using chips use a good brand like Ghirardelli Chocolate Premium Baking Chips 60%.

    Mint: they're usually extracts and I use Simply Organic Peppermint Extract or Frontier's Peppermint Organic Extract.

    Cream: whipping or double cream is the best for achieving the texture and thickness we want. Single cream won’t give you the same results. 

    Read the recipe: this is good advice whenever you’re baking, but in this case, since there are refrigeration times needed for the filling to set, take the time to plan for those, especially if you’re making this mousse pie the day you plan to serve it. 

    Measuring: have all ingredients ready and measured, especially when mixing the first part of the mousse in a saucepan, so you can work quickly. 

    Topping: I like the chocolate mint mousse to shine on its own so I simply sprinkle some crushed candy canes or shaved chocolate. But you can certainly serve this pie with some whipped cream. 

    • Author: Paula Montenegro
    • Prep Time: 120
    • Cook Time: 10 minutes
    • Category: Pies & Tarts
    • Method: Stovetop
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: ⅛
    • Calories: 416
    • Sugar: 29.9 g
    • Sodium: 181.2 mg
    • Fat: 26.5 g
    • Carbohydrates: 43.4 g
    • Protein: 4.8 g
    • Cholesterol: 48.7 mg

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    About Paula Montenegro

    I'm Paula, a baker for more than 30 years and your designated recipe developer, sharing the best ones here with simple ingredients + easy-to-follow instructions.

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    1. angiesrecipes says

      December 19, 2020 at 8:30 am

      That chocolate mousse filling looks so silky and wonderful!

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    2. Karen (Back Road Journal) says

      December 23, 2012 at 8:06 pm

      Thank goodness you didn't have a fire! You sound like you have been eating deliciously. Thanks for sharing this chocolate lovely.

      Reply
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